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mojo

UK/ˈməʊd͡ʒəʊ/ US/ˈmoʊd͡ʒoʊ/ fairly common informal slang

noun

1.

a magic power or magic spell

Origin

Probably of Creole origin, cognate with Gullah moco (“witchcraft”), Fula moco'o (“medicine man”). The origin of the drug sense is uncertain, possibly related to Spanish mojar (“to toast (celebrate with a drink)”).

Phrases

  • mojo hand

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